RE: SOTW: Ford Probe

[Liquid Knight]

samsoon19 said:

This thread just convinced me to join, struggling to find one someones not said though

Welcome to Pistonheads.

[malman]

dvs_dave said:

spud989 said:

Anal Chimera.

Sticking with TVR.......

Anal Wedge.

Sticking with TVR.......

Anal Vixen

[ollie80]

There is something about these cars that I really like!!!

90s nostalga maybe??

[carinaman]

Chanced across this on eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-FORD-PROBE-2-Ol-16...

Edited by carinaman on Tuesday 10th July 20:16

[s m]

carinaman said:

Chanced across this on eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-FORD-PROBE-2-Ol-16...

Edited by carinaman on Tuesday 10th July 20:16

Rare sight now ....but I think for a sub 1k Ford coop I'd probably go a bit newer, better handling and have a V6 for similar cash

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cougar-2-5-V6-24v-...

[thatjagbloke]

The anal theme works well with with pick-up trucks too :

Anal warrior
Anal Dominator
Anal Amorak
Anal Trojan
Anal ranger

[Steamer]

thatjagbloke said:

The anal theme works well with with pick-up trucks too :

Anal warrior
Anal Dominator
Anal Amorak
Anal Trojan
Anal ranger

Anal Outlaw
Anal 4life

[Buff Mchugelarge]

This SOTW is now 7 years old ish and these are getting genuinely hard to find now.
I'd love a v6, even with that name

[GravelBen]

Always thought these might have been more popular with the 200bhp quad cam version of that V6 that the MX6 got.

Would have made for a Probe with a bit more shove.

[storminnorman]

I wonder if the Probe in OP reached the end of its travel, SORN since 2016

[s m]

GravelBen said:

Always thought these might have been more popular with the 200bhp quad cam version of that V6 that the MX6 got.

Would have made for a Probe with a bit more shove.

Very close to launching a 200bhp engine in the later Cougar Ben but poor sales ( for a Ford ) put paid to it

[E36Dan]

s m said:

Rare sight now ....but I think for a sub 1k Ford coop I'd probably go a bit newer, better handling and have a V6 for similar cash

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cougar-2-5-V6-24v-...

Wow... that advert

Advert said:

1. ABOUT THE CAR
Interior: 7 out of 10

Exterior: 7 out 10

Drive: 8 out of 10

Service History: Yes

Suggested Retail Price: £2,999

Estimated Value In 10 Years: £10,000

Valuer's Comments: "Becoming very rare and sought after is the Ford Cougar. This is the over powered 2.5 litre V6 model with the much desired manual gearbox. t comes in gleaming silver with contrasting unmarked black leather. This is a highly spec'd Cougar so don't confuse it with the other rubbish out there.

This one is so perfect for you collection. You know that every collection needs an Ford coupe and this has to be the best one to get! Appreciating useable classic and cheapest in the UK by far. Don't be the guy who said 'I remember when these were peanuts and now they are mega money' ten years from now.

Surely there's a law against this drivel..

[Dr Doofenshmirtz]

E36Dan said:

s m said:

Rare sight now ....but I think for a sub 1k Ford coop I'd probably go a bit newer, better handling and have a V6 for similar cash

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cougar-2-5-V6-24v-...

Wow... that advert

Advert said:

1. ABOUT THE CAR
Interior: 7 out of 10

Exterior: 7 out 10

Drive: 8 out of 10

Service History: Yes

Suggested Retail Price: £2,999

Estimated Value In 10 Years: £10,000

Valuer's Comments: "Becoming very rare and sought after is the Ford Cougar. This is the over powered 2.5 litre V6 model with the much desired manual gearbox. t comes in gleaming silver with contrasting unmarked black leather. This is a highly spec'd Cougar so don't confuse it with the other rubbish out there.

This one is so perfect for you collection. You know that every collection needs an Ford coupe and this has to be the best one to get! Appreciating useable classic and cheapest in the UK by far. Don't be the guy who said 'I remember when these were peanuts and now they are mega money' ten years from now.

Surely there's a law against this drivel..

He says the same about all of his rag-eared motors if you look at his other sheds for sale.

[GravelBen]

s m said:

GravelBen said:

Always thought these might have been more popular with the 200bhp quad cam version of that V6 that the MX6 got.

Would have made for a Probe with a bit more shove.

Very close to launching a 200bhp engine in the later Cougar Ben but poor sales ( for a Ford ) put paid to it

Pity really. The 200bhp KL-ZE from the MX6 seems a sweet little engine, would have been great in the MX5 too!

Mazda had a few interesting engines in those days, there was the KJ-ZEM supercharged miller-cycle 2.3 V6 as well.

[Liquid Knight]

Probes are either expensive or crap these days.

Wouldn't mind either a 2.0 or V6 as the paperweight under the bonnet would be replaced with one of the Ecoboost range to give the car the performance the styling suggested.